I write short blurbs on events and other things that I find interesting, or that I just want to share.
Zoned out review of Old Pueblo Grill(#2)
Author: Connor Hickey
Date: November 29, 2025
On our most recent escapade, Jason and I where wondering what we should do for food. Now we have a method, which is driving till Jason feels lost and I scroll through random ideas on google until one stuck. the initial breakdown itself took longer than usual until some mention of taco bell brought us to the idea of Mexican food, specifically burritos. This led us to going to the one, the only Old Pueblo grill, specifically the location at 55 Russell St. Built next to old factories, Old Pueblo is a Cali styled Mexican restaurant, a great face (or ornamented skull) in the regrowth occurring in downtown of Rochester. By the time we had entered Old Pueblo we where higher than when where at crisp, but it despite being Thanksgiving-Eve, Pueblo wasn't busy at all. Jason and I both ordered the Surf 'n Turf burritos and the Churro Nachos. Food was ready fast, and they stuffed those burritos. The Surf n' Turf Surfed 'n'd Turfed our high ass straight to bliss (Editor note: I don't know why I wrote this and I don't know what to replace it with). The churros gave Jason goosebumps, which about sums up how much we both liked them. ---General Aesthetic 9/10: I joked about the skull earlier, which should indicate that the iconography is clear and fitting. I do wish their was more decoration, but what there is clear eludes to a street food/attitude. The music playing mostly supported that mood, along with the main counter, which is built of corrugated sheet metal which also gave a industrial feel that was fitting for the location. We felt comfortable the whole time we where there. ---Food 10/10: The burrito was super flavorful and a perfect blend of texture, a tad messy though it was barely enough to be noticeable. The Nacho Churros could have been more abundant, granted the amount was fine for us after a meal as plentiful as the Burrito was. The drinks we got where Jarritos, great but not made by Old Pueblo so they don't affect the final score. Perfect munchies food and if you say otherwise I will judge you but not say anything because you are entitled to your own opinion. ---High Experience 9/10: During the week it's not very busy, though I have seen it get busier on sober visits. That being said, when it is busy you will not feel like an outlier as Pueblo is not a fancy restaurant. Indoor seating is absolutely the right vibe when less busy, Outdoor seating may be good (it is only open during spring/summer and we went in late fall), though takeout is a readily available option if you feel its not your vibe.
---Price 3.5/5: Expect to spend 15-20 dollars, menu is online
--------If it's not obvious I highly recommend going to Old Pueblo, you will leave happy. If its busy you may have to do take out but that's fine, the heavenly food is well worth it, I promise. I also recommend going sober as well since the food is that good, but that's not why your reading this review. ...............................................................................................................................................................Float Well Nightwalkers, Connor Hickey
Zoned out review of Crisp Rochester(#1)
Author: Connor Hickey
Date: November 24, 2025
So, what is a zoned out review. Recently Jason and I have decided to try out new places across Rochester well high. We've had fun doing this, and to add to the fun I got Jason to agree to let me review the experiences on his blog. I have no goals with this and I don't expect anyone but Jason to read these, so I will absolutely be high well making some of these (including this one). Though don't worry I will likely remember to not post them until I edit them (Editors not: I did). If your Like to skip to the scores, just skip to the end and it will be spit into various categories that I haven't decided on at this point (editors note: found this funny, won't fix) Crisp Rochester is a restaurant on South Clinton ave., along with the lower to middle range prices we had little expectations when entering. We ended up finding ourselves rather surprised as it was a very clean and modern aesthetic, where our high asses probably didn't belong. Well take-out was an option, we choose to sit down. Rather than wait and make a reservation for a table though we sat at the bar so we could be severed soon. The menu was nothing crazy, mostly various foods popular in midwestern meal (tacos, shrimp and grits, burgers, salads), but cooked in a more northeastern way. The menu design was plain and concise, nothing to complain about and nothing to compliment. Jason and I went with their burger, and we ordered a side of fries to split. We stuck with water as the slow realization that we looked a little underdressed compared to some other patrons made us a little to distracted. The food was out rather quickly and was eaten in about equal time. Jason paid, I venomed him my half and we waltzed back onto the streets. ---General Aesthetic 7/10 - Well Crisp is by no means ugly, and has a unique entrance, It barely stands out. Every part of the design was good but basic. It was quite noisy but never at a level where I felt like yelling. The staff where nice and the place felt clean and cozy ---Food 8/10 - The food was great, but again nothing special. The burger was perfectly cooked and well seasoned, with the perfect amount of topping. Similarly the fries where well seasoned and well cooked, but ironically they could have been a little more crispy. All and All good munchies food, perfect portion sized ---High experience 6/10 - it is popular, so its crowded and loud, which initially threw us off. Though after a while it became comfortable as even at the bar it felt like we still had privacy. The menu is decent for a cure of the munchies and the bland designs don't cause any panic, though they don't really affect the high at all. Not a bad idea for take-out, but it will take a while so it does harm the winging because high experience (I think I meant the waning High, but idk). tldr. Comfortable after adjusting, atypical environment. You will feel like you stand out. ---Price 3/5 - expect to spend 20-30 dollars, menu is online --------All in all I'd recommend crisp, just be wary you will feel like you stick out a little. If you chooses to plan ahead, a reservation may help getting you a private table, but take-out is probably the safest way to go. If you feel uncomfortable about then your better off going sober. .....................................................................................................................Float Well Nightwalkers, Connor Hickey
Gustavo the cat.
Author: Jason Caton
Date: November 13, 2024
Recently a new feline has entered my life. His name is Gustavo, some call him Goose for short. I have learned many things from my time living with this animal. I used to be mainly a dog person. However, this cat has opened my mind and challenged my thoughts of cats. Gustavo is a strange beast. His actions will often leave me confused and laughing. I feel he is a loving creature at heart, although he may not show it at times. He loves to chase his stationary toys around the house. He pushes his toys away from him and then chases it, crashing into anything that might be in his way. Then, when my dog, Sage, goes over to see why Gustavo is making so much noise, he runs away at lightning speed for seemingly no reason. Gustavo seems to try to make the most out of whatever he see's. While one might see an ordinary toilet paper roll, Gustavo sees a puzzle that needs to be unraveled. I am eager to learn more from such an insightful creature, such as Gustavo.
Motorcycle License
Author: Jason Caton
Date: September 16, 2024
Over the weekend I took a motorcycle training course, through learn 2 ride, with a friend. Passing this course would allow me to receive a waiver from the NY DMV motorcycle road test so, I can get a motorcycle endorsement. My experience with the course was amazing. The ride instructors were very nice and ensured everyone was meeting objectives. I had a lot of fun and was able to get a perfect score on the final tests. I was also able to use this course to reflect on my day to day driving skills. I am looking forward to purchasing a motorcycle in the near future.
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Why am I starting a blog?
Author: Jason Caton
Date: September 11, 2024
So why did I start writing a blog. To be honest I have been struggling to come up with ideas to write about, I find it very difficult to share my personal ideas or beliefs. Luckily, I don't have the stress of thinking lots of people are going to read this. Anyways, I just want to be more comfortable with sharing my own thoughts and ideas without fearing judgment. I hope forcing myself to make these posts will help. A big reason I made this page was to have a fun compsci project. At the beginning of my blog I had a json file on my server I would edit every time I wanted to make or edit a post. Now I had made a proper admin terminal with a password, rate limiting, the whole 9 yards. But now that I have a full working terminal to make and edit blog posts, I have to actually make posts and I am finding it difficult to formulate ideas that I am comfortable sharing. I am working on bettering this. I know this post is long and all over the place, but it is kinda an important one to me.
Stepping out of your comfort zone
Author: Jason Caton
Date: September 9, 2024
Opportunities are everywhere. I can be a very shy person, altho it may not seem like it. I just step out of my comfort zone and interact with people more than I would generally like to. This can sometimes lead to awkward situations but, this is a great way to learn. Learn about yourself and others. The more comfortable you get with doing things you wouldn't normally do, the more comfortable you will be doing it in the future. What I am trying to say is to put yourself out there. If you see an opportunities, grab it.
Veteran cemetery robbery
Author: Jason Caton
Date: September 7, 2024
The new york state police have started investagating a theft of about 40 U.S. Veteran brass grave markers. Police have estimated the robbery to take place between September 1st and September 2nd. Im very suprised of how little news coverage there is.
